- 1. What was the main purpose of medieval castles?
A) Defense
B) Religious worship
C) Trade
D) Entertainment
- 2. Which part of the castle was often the strongest and most protected?
A) Keep
B) Chapel
C) Kitchens
D) Stables
- 3. What is the name of the outer wall of a castle that protects the inner buildings?
A) Parapet
B) Motte
C) Bailey
D) Curtain wall
- 4. Which siege weapon was often used to attack medieval castles?
A) Crossbow
B) Trebuchet
C) Ballista
D) Catapult
- 5. Which medieval castle is famously associated with the legend of King Arthur?
A) Conwy Castle
B) Bodiam Castle
C) Château de Chambord
D) Tintagel Castle
- 6. Which king of England is famously associated with the construction of the White Tower in the Tower of London?
A) King Henry II
B) King Edward I
C) King Richard the Lionheart
D) William the Conqueror
- 7. What was the purpose of a moat around a castle?
A) Transportation of goods
B) Irrigation for crops
C) Decoration
D) Defense and a barrier
- 8. What term describes an enclosed area within the castle walls where livestock could be kept?
A) Dungeon
B) Chapel
C) Bailey
D) Parapet
- 9. Which material was commonly used for the construction of medieval castles?
A) Straw
B) Stone
C) Wood
D) Metal
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